4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. Both contests have Clover Kids divisions. Note age changes in divisions this year! For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. you have questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
The 4-H Speech Contest will be held Sunday, March 6 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Check-in between 1–1:30 p.m., contest begins at 1:30 p.m. Register by Wednesday, March 2 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing kpulec3@unl.edu with your name, speech title and age division.
In the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest, 4-H’ers submit a 60-second “radio commercial” promoting 4-H. Submit a PSA as a .wav, .mp3 or .m4a file electronically to kpulec3@unl.edu or on a CD to the Extension office by Wednesday, March 2. The 2022 PSA theme is “Opportunity 4 All” (same as last year). All 4-H PSA’s must include the following tag line within the last ten seconds of the PSA: “Learn more about Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development program at 4h.unl.edu.” If you do not have the capabilities to record a PSA, contact Vicki Jedlicka at 402-441-7180 to set up a recording time. Results and comment sheets will be handed out at the 4-H Speech Contest.